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Blood, platelet donors urgently needed
Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) is making an urgent appeal for blood donors as the blood supply remains at dangerously low inventory levels.
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) is making an urgent appeal for blood donors as the blood supply remains at dangerously low inventory levels, creating an immediate need to replenish the blood supply for local hospitals and the patients they serve.
Donors with A+, A-, B+, B-, O+, and O- blood types are especially encouraged to donate, as these blood types are critically needed to help ensure lifesaving blood products remain available for patients across Mississippi.
To help meet this urgent need, MBS is offering special weekend hours September 12-14 at its Flowood and Oxford donor centers, providing additional opportunities for the community to donate, help rebuild the blood supply and save local lives.
FLOWOOD DONOR CENTER – 115 TREE STREET, FLOWOOD, MS 39232
Sunday, September 20: 7:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. (platelet only)
Monday, September 21 : 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
OXFORD DONOR CENTER – 2627 WEST OXFORD LOOP, SUITE C, OXFORD, MS 38655
Monday, September 21: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Eligible Double Red Cell Donors (A+, A-, B+, B-, O+, O-) – $50 Visa Gift Card
© Whole Blood Donors – $20 Visa Gift Card
Platelet Donors – $50 Visa Gift Card
ALL DONORS – Receive TRIPLE ENTRIES into the Road to the Dome giveaway!
ROAD TO THE DOME: SAINTS VS. FALCONS TICKET GIVEAWAY
The Road to the Dome giveaway runs August 29 through September 21, giving donors a
chance to win FOUR TICKETS to see the New Orleans Saints take on the Atlanta Falcons at
the Caesars Superdome! Learn more: msblood.com/road-to-the-dome
Appointments can be scheduled online at msblood.com or by calling 601-368-2673.
Walk-ins are welcome!
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